tussore

/ˈtʌsɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wild silk moth or its silk, especially of the Antheraea genus.

“The tussore moth produces the finest silk in the region, making it highly prized by local weavers.”

Synonyms

  • antheraea
  • wild silk moth

Antonyms

  • domesticated silk moth
  • mulberry silk